I write books for middle grade kids and young adults. I am excited to introduce my new book, Saving Kenny, to be released on October, 29, 2024.

Saving Kenny, which takes place in 1968 in Boston, is the story of a timid boy in a family of big personalities. His older brother, Vaughn, is a political activist and Black Panther. His big sister, Gwen, is a dramatic fashionista who wants to be an opera singer. Kenny dreams of becoming a costume designer but must face down teasing from his friends, and his brother’s disapproval. His mother works hard as a hospital housekeeper and seems to always be in a bad mood. She abuses Kenny and his siblings both verbally and physically. His big brother and sister do their best to protect Kenny from their mother, but Vaughn flees to Canada to avoid the draft. When Gwen graduates from high school in a year, she plans to move to New York City to pursue a career in opera. Then Kenny will be left alone with his mother and her abuse, so he must figure out a way to save himself. 

Saving Kenny is available on Amazon.

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